Required from September 2022
Our Vision
At Holy Spirit, with Christ as our inspiration,
Our love of one another,
Love of learning
And love of life itself,
We will soar to new heights
At our most recent Ofsted Inspection leadership and management, early years and personal development, welfare and behaviour were judged as outstanding.
‘Leaders have created a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment that enables pupils to flourish. Staff are caring and compassionate. They go to great lengths to attend to pupils’ individual needs. As a result, pupils feel valued and well cared for.’ (Ofsted 2019)
Due to our current Deputy Headteacher being appointed as the Headteacher of Holy Spirit from September 2022 the Governors are seeking to appoint a new Deputy Headteacher for September 2022. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and inspirational leader to move our school to the next stage of its aspirational journey.
The Holy Spirit community can offer the successful candidate:
• Children who love coming to school and are independent, motivated learners
• Staff who are committed to securing the very best outcomes for our pupils
• Families who work in partnership with school and parish
• Governors who support the whole community to achieve their potential
• A happy school with a vibrant learning culture for all which is underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos
The Deputy Headteacher for our school will:
• Be a committed, practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong commitment to Catholic Education and who will continue to put our Catholic ethos at the heart of all we do
• Put our children first, ensuring relationships, curriculum, teaching, and experiences support all children to achieve
•Be an outstanding teacher who inspires children and is able to share exemplary practice
• Continue to develop and sustain a culture of high expectations, respect and ambition for all in the school
• Have the strategic vision to move our school from strength to strength and promotes a nurturing and inclusive ethos
• Have excellent relational skills, a positive attitude, is approachable and listens
Visits to school are recommended and warmly welcomed. Please contact our School Business Manager, Lisa Gilmore to arrange a time holyspirit@sthelens.org.uk. The application form and recruitment pack are available online and can be sent electronically or to the school marked FAO Chair of Governors Mr McAuley.
Vists to the School: 21, 23 & 25 March at 8:00am or 4pm
Closing date: Tuesday 19 April at 12pm
Shortlisting: Wednesday 20 April
Lesson Observations: Week beginning 25 April
Interviews: 3 and 4 May
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and health clearance by the Local Authority. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
